Lion Search Group

Fund Accountant

Lion Search Group New York, NY
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Zachary Garfinkel

Zachary Garfinkel

Managing Partner at Lion Search Group

The Firm:


Our client is one of the world’s largest alternative asset manager. They seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for their investors, the companies they invest in, and the communities in which they work. They do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Their billions in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.


Job Description:


  • Preparation and oversight of quarterly NAV and portfolio reconciliation process; investigating and resolving discrepancies with internal operations teams
  • Prepare quarterly and annual Fund financial statements
  • Maintain detailed capital account balances for partners
  • Preparing and reviewing capital calls and distributions allocations
  • Calculating management fee, distributions, waterfall allocations, and IRR
  • Preparing and reviewing expense allocations and payments
  • Assist in tracking investment cost and monitoring the fair value of the investments
  • Maintaining information and reconciling loan investments and debt financings in Investran to internal Ops system.
  • Preparing and reviewing fund forecasts, performance estimates, attributions, and other ad-hoc projects
  • Overseeing the calculations and managing wire payments for various firm revenues, including management fees, carried interest and / or incentive fees
  • Reviewing fund legal documents and assisting in building processes and templates for new fund launches
  • Liaising with the Investment and Operation teams to review and enhance internal and investor reporting
  • Assisting in review of investor statements and internal reporting
  • Coordinating with external auditors for the year-end audit process
  • Overseeing and reviewing the work of the offshore team
  • Assist in the preparation of templates, which will be included in the Firm's quarterly filing and / or press release


Qualifications:


  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • 2+ years of public accounting / private equity experience
  • CPA preferred
  • Commitment to excellence in work product
  • Strong time management skills
  • Independent worker/ self-starter
  • Strong desire to learn


Expected annual base salary range:


$105,000 - $130,000


Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location.


Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.


The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Financial Services

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